Fundamentals of GIS
- Online delivery
- eClass
- 21 hour course, no prerequisites
Enhance the performance of your measuring, mapping, modeling, and monitoring by tapping the power of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Learn the concepts that drive GIS, the basics of cartography, and the differences between various GIS packages.
Course at a glance
- Hands-on course based on active student participation; extensive in-class GIS demonstrations & utilization.
- Class dynamics also include lectures, readings, exercises, class discussion, and case studies.
- Aimed at individuals transitioning into the environmental field, as well as mid-level professionals in sectors involving environmental aspects, this course will also be of value to agrologists, biologists, engineers, industrial managers, foresters, technologists, and others who wish to update their skills and knowledge in this area.
- This course may be recognized as educational or continuing professional development credits by ECO Canada, the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA), the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists (ASPB), the College of Alberta Professional Foresters (CAPF), the Alberta Institute of Agrologists (AIA), and the Association of Science & Engineering Technology Professionals Of Alberta (ASET).
What you will learn
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Understand the basics of Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
- Open and query geographic files.
- Determine what types of files can be loaded in a GIS.
- Understand how GPS can be used within a GIS environment.
- Locate geographic files for specific purposes.
- Understand discrepancies between NAD 27 and NAD 83.
- Operate a mapping program.
Take note:
- Missing more than 25% of class hours may result in a failing grade.
- Pre-course instructions and materials are available on eClass one week prior to the course start date, and additional pre-course work may be required to prepare for first class; advanced registration is recommended for student success.
- Students are required to install QGIS before the first class. Instructions for downloading the software and required data are found in these videos: Download QGIS and Start QGIS.
- Laptops are required throughout the course and must be ready with QGIS and related documents, files, and resources listed on eClass.
- Assessment includes a final exam completed in-class at the end of the final day.
This course has no prerequisites
Students from all educational backgrounds welcome. You can register for this course without applying and enrolling in a program.
Offered:
Fall courses: all online
All courses will be delivered online, including many that were previously unavailable in the online format.
If you do see a program on our website announced as an in-person or downtown Edmonton offering, please disregard the format – but not the program. There will be no in-person offerings through the Faculty of Extension for the Fall term.
Get ready to keep learning! Register for a course and join us online this Fall.
Your Instructor
Erik Ellehoj
Synchronous online learning, eClass
In synchronous online courses, students move through the course material at the same pace as their peers. These courses also provide learners with pre-scheduled online lectures that have the instructor and students interacting at the same time. All components of this type of course are accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool. format details
Weekday daytime (Tue, Wed, Thu)
Mar 9, 2021Mar 11, 2021
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Class info
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This is a synchronous course that features live online activities at predetermined times. For the real-time classroom sessions, a computer with both audio input and output (such as a microphone-equipped headset) is required. To start your online learning experience visit www.ext-leo.ca/students
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21 course hours in total
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Cost assistance: May be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant and the Canada Training Benefit. (view all)
Corporate multi-registration packages are available for most Extension courses. Contact us at corporate.learning@ualberta.ca for preferred pricing. -
Open for registration until March 9, 2021. Register at least one week before the course start date to secure your spot. If space is available you may register until the day the course starts.
Currently counts towards
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Certificate
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Environmental Resource Management
└21-hour elective course
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Certificate
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Applied Land Use Planning
└21-hour elective course
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Technology & Innovation
└ course option
* If you are already enroled in this program, please refer to your specific program requirements as outlined at the time of your admission: Bear Tracks > Academic Advisement.
You can register for and take a course without applying and enrolling into the program.
We recommend that you apply to the program as soon as possible to lock in your course requirements as they are subject to change.
This is a skills-enhancing course in
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New course schedules are released each June and November.
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- Online delivery
- 21 hour course, no prerequisites
Fall courses: all online
All courses will be delivered online, including many that were previously unavailable in the online format.
If you do see a program on our website announced as an in-person or downtown Edmonton offering, please disregard the format – but not the program. There will be no in-person offerings through the Faculty of Extension for the Fall term.
Get ready to keep learning! Register for a course and join us online this Fall.